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In cold weather hands get dry. one hand gets way worse & turns red, burns, cracks, & bleeds. stings very bad when using creams/lotions. what can help?

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Olive oil: Avoid frequent hand washing .apply olive oil densely to both hands between washes. Do not use soap too often

Answered 3/16/2017

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